Theme Park Holiday | Theme Park Package

Day 1: Arrival in Fukuoka - Nagasaki (Dinner)
Welcome to Fukuoka

Arrive in Fukuoka airport, welcome and assist by your friendly tour guide. Proceed to visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, an ancient shrine dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a learned scholar of the Heian period. Over 6,000 plum trees are planted in the shrine's grounds and blossom in unison every March. Then, shop at the famous Canal City Hakata, a large shopping and entertainment complex with about 250 shops, cafes and restaurants, cinemas, game center and two hotels, before heading to Tenjin Chikagai, the largest underground shopping mall in Kyushu that houses around 150 shops, restaurants and cafes. Thereafter, travel to Nagasaki.

 

 

Day 2: Nagasaki - Unzen (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
World War II Atomic Bomb History

Start your day with a tour to Peace Park, built in 1955 near the Ground Zero, to commemorate the atomic bombing of Nagasaki City on August 9^th, 1945 during World War II. The Peace Statue symbolizes a pledge to eternal peace, while the Fountain of Peace commemorates those who died searching for water in the bomb’s aftermath. A row of monuments contributed by various nations conveys sympathy and goodwill from around the world. The Nagasaki Hypocenter Park with a simple black monolith that marks the explosion's epicenter. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum with the mission to inform future generations about the horror of war, the threat of nuclear weapons and the importance of the peace. Next, visit Glover Garden to see the beautiful traditional mansions of the former Western merchants, including the oldest wooden Western-style residence in Japan, Glover Residence. The garden is lush with flowers and has a stunning view of Nagasaki Harbour. Then, drive to Unzen. Visit Nita Pass and enjoy the Unzen Ropeway ride up to Mount Myoken for breathtaking views of the mountains, famous for their Miyama Kirishima (Kyushu azaleas) flowers in the spring, dogwood flowers and fresh greenery in the summer, autumn leaves in autumn and hoarfrost in the winter. Thereafter, explore Unzen Jigoku (Unzen Hell), where hot spring water and sulphur gases spout out of the earth. You can see these bubbling springs of steaming hot water and enjoy the sounds of the steam erupting out of the ground. Tonight, relax in a healing sulphuric hot spring bath at an Onsen Resort.

 

 

Day 3: Unzen - Shimabara - Sasebo (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Ruins of Shimabara Castle and Samurai Houses

Get ready in refreshing morning for tour to Shimabara Castle, a five-storey white castle built during the early Edo period. The current castle was reconstructed with concrete in 1964 as the original castle was destroyed during the Meiji period. A collection of Christian artifacts, weapons and armors are kept on display in the current castle. The observation area on the 5th floor offers views of Mount Unzen and Kumamoto on clear days. Walk to the nearby well-preserved Teppo-machi Samurai Street, one of the surrounding residential districts of the samurai warriors who served the local lord. Three Samurai Houses have been restored and opened as exhibits to the public to restore the image and the traditions of this old Samurai town. Thereafter, drive to Sasebo, the second largest city in Nagasaki. Enjoy a Boat Tour along the waters of Sasebo and admire the beautiful views of Kujukushima (means 99 Islands).

 

 

Day 4: Sasebo - Huis Ten Bosch - Fukuoka (Breakfast, Dinner)
See Netherlands in Japan

Step into Huis Ten Bosch, a well-known theme park which recreates a Dutch town, featuring old Dutch buildings, windmills, canals and lovely gardens with full of tulips, roses and other seasonal flowers. Explore the Theme Park Zone which features various amusement rides, including a haunted house, mirror maze, Ferris Wheel and a replica of the Domtoren (Dom Tower) of Utrecht. The Harbour Zone's main attractions include a theater and a replica of the Palace Huis Ten Bosch, which houses an art museum. Thereafter, enjoy a leisure drive back to Fukuoka. Free and easy in Fukuoka.

 

 

Day 5: Departure from Fukuoka (Breakfast)
Free & Easy

Free at own leisure till departure transfer to Fukuoka airport for homebound flight.